After closing on a new house, it’s time to focus on the big move. Here’s a checklist of steps to take before moving into a new house to help smooth the process.
For those who still have their television boxes, Patrick Meister withA1 Moversrecommends packing your TV into its original box. If you don’t have the original box, be sure to purchase specific TV boxes or inform your movers if you need any before their arrival. Hire a dumpster or schedule...
I did pretty much buy everything I need at once, butin terms of decorations, I am not buying it all at once. A lot of that has to do with the fact that I want to actually move in and see the space I am working with before I commit to too many decorations and things that I w...
Decluttering before a house move is one of the most important things you can do to make packing and unpacking go as smoothly as possible. It is easy to underestimate how much stuff we actually own – just imagine how your home would look if everything was taken out of drawers, cupboards...
It’s good practice to clean your old home before locking the door for the last time and handing over the keys. If you're currently renting, it might even be a necessity if you want to recover your full security deposit. Take a few hours after you've packed up the majority of your ...
Complete a final walkthrough Before the moving company arrives, do a final walkthrough of your home to make sure you haven’t left anything behind. Check closets, drawers, shelves, the basement, and the attic to ensure you haven’t forgotten anything. Also, inspect each room to make sure ...
But if you’re hosting it at a friend’s house or renting a hall, you’ll need more information. Make sure to get the size and layout of the space you’ll be using. A really big room may need additional decorations (like backdrops) to make it feel more intimate. While a small spac...
Spring is the perfect time todeep-clean your houseor embark on an apartment-cleaning marathon. Work thesechores into your cleaning scheduleand get ready to enjoy warmer days with a space that sparkles. Before you tackle the project, use our checklist to get organized, or make a springcleaning...
Find out if your new home has any requirements you need to take care of before moving in. As for your current home or apartment, start doing minor repairs before you leave. If you’re selling, you want to get the highest price. If you’re renting, you want to get that security depos...
Getting your finances in order before searching for your home can make all the difference in a competitive market. Determining your budget and how much financial wiggle room you have can help put your must-haves on your house hunting checklist more clearly into view. Ask yourself: Are...